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Eberechi Eze prepared to take penalties for England despite Champions League miss

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Eberechi Eze prepared to take penalties for England despite Champions League miss
Summary

Eberechi Eze remains confident in his penalty-taking ability ahead of the World Cup. After missing a key penalty during Arsenal's shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final last month, Eze affirmed he would step up again if needed. He expressed determination to not let the miss affect his confidence, highlighting his experience and growth from the event. Eze also reflected positively on his season, noting how winning a title has strengthened his resolve going into the tournament.

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By the Numbers
  • •Eze missed a penalty in the Champions League final against PSG.
  • •He pledges to take a penalty for England if called upon.
  • •Eze dismissed altering his technique after the miss.
  • •He described the Champions League final experience as part of his growth.
  • •Eze's confidence reflects a strong season with Arsenal.
Latest Updates
  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Eze doesn’t regret penalty miss & happy to take another
  • 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eberechi Eze prepared to step up in penalty shootout despite missed chance in Champions League final
What they're saying
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Eze dismisses idea of changing spot-kick technique ‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’ Eberechi Eze says he will not let his missed penalty in the Champions League final stop him from stepping up in a shootout for England in the World Cup. The attacking midfielder sent his kick wide when Arsenal lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest last month but he is determined not to let the disappointment define him and is confident in his technique. Eze, who also had softly struck penalties saved for Crystal Palace in games against Liverpool and Newcastle last year, dismissed the idea that it is time to move away from his stuttered runup to the ball. Continue reading...

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Eberechi Eze has insisted he’ll continue to take penalties for England and Arsenal despite his Champions League final miss, and he doesn’t plan to change his technique.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty...

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The 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty shootout during the World Cup

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